Digital Government

NARA Rethinks How to Store Presidential Records

The agency is currently transferring about 532 million Obama administration files into its archives.

Cybersecurity

DHS Cyber Strategy Delayed for Trump Team Review

The department sees a "generational" opportunity for security in IT modernization, cyber lead says.

Ideas

Why Updating Tech Infrastructure is as Critical as Updating Roads and Bridges

When we talk infrastructure improvements, we must include the IT component for our nation.

Digital Government

IT Modernization Bill Could be Reintroduced in Congress This Week

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, could introduce a tweaked version of the Modernizing Government Technology Act, which passed the House in September but stalled in the Senate during the lame-duck session.  

Cybersecurity

Hackers Leak Job Seekers' Info, Customer Data and Discover Cisco Bugs

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Artificial Intelligence

Alexa, Can You Tell Me About GSA's Virtual Assistant Pilot?

The Emerging Citizen Technology Office is trying to help other agencies develop their own AI-powered projects.

Digital Government

The Russia Hearing That Wasn’t and What Else Congress Did

Health care may have dominated the week, but lawmakers also tackled internet privacy rights and how DHS buys tech.

Emerging Tech

Nextgov Event: Join Us March 29 for Tech Refresh  

Learn lessons from agencies that successfully modernized their tech systems.

Digital Government

How Transparent Is Too Transparent, Oversight Committee Asks

Federal spending data, White House visitor logs and presidential tax returns were all the subject of a Congressional discussion on government openness.

Emerging Tech

This is the Job-Killer the Trump Team Should Worry About, Obama Adviser Says

Nextgov chatted with Terah Lyons, formerly an adviser to the federal chief technology officer.

Cybersecurity

Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies’ Internet-Connected Devices

Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.

Digital Government

House Passes Bill Requiring TSA To Disclose Changes To Its Tech Investment Plan

The legislation is designed to ensure businesses "have the certainty they need to continue developing the technology that we rely on to keep us safe,” Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., said.

Cybersecurity

Once Stealthy, Russian Hackers Now Go Toe to Toe with U.S. Defenders

Once wary of being spotted, Russian government hackers now battle with their U.S. adversaries.

Artificial Intelligence

Nextgov Event: All in on Artificial Intelligence

On Thursday, we’ll explore advancements in AI policies and applications across both civilian government and the national security apparatus.  

Digital Government

VA Secretary Promises Decision on Whether to Go to Commercial Health Records

Once that decision is made, the acquisition portion of the process will come into play, and law states it must be an open, competitive process.

Digital Government

More Feds Telework Than Ever Despite Managers' Resistance

Issues with documentation and data integrity are preventing successful teleworking operations.